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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1949

Page

10

B P W Considers By Law Revisions

The BA P W examines proposed revisions to its by laws and constitution at a Tuesday night meeting in the clubhouse. Miss Eula Williamson presided. Refreshments were served by Miss Ida Watts with help from Mesdames Bettye Evans and Edna Gage.

Ba&pw Eula Williamson Ida Watts Mesdames Bettye Evans Edna Gage Orphelia Beavers Hazel Broderick Bess Callaway Fannie Davis Ethel Everitt Elsie Pruit

Moonbeam Circle Studies at First Baptist WMS Meeting

The Moonbeam Tong Circle of the First Baptist WMS met Monday evening with Mrs. Victor Countz hosting at her mother’s home, Mrs. Ola Stark. Nell Scales chaired. Wilma Williams and Gwen Couch aided in presenting the missionary program.

Moonbeam Tong First Baptist Wms Victor Countz Ola Stark Nell Scales Wilma Williaams Gwen Couch Agnes Ingram P. W. Combs Roy Mack Irma Ferguson Opal Butts Evelyn, Taylor Wilma Williams Estelle Jones Agnes

Mrs Lee Williams Feted on Birthday

Mrs Lee Williams was honored at a surprise birthday party hosted by her family in Lytton Springs. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Alexander and others from Talpa Austin Cedar Creek Lockhart and surrounding areas as well as family members. Refreshments were served.

Lytton Springs Lee Williams Frank Alexander Talpa Horace Alexander Carl Nipps Lra Williams Maurine Williams Austin Lee Alexander Jessie Watts J. C. Ellis Cedar Creek W. L. Williams and Son Lockhart Alton Gomillion

Chinese use fans for fire, dusting, cooling, and shade

The article notes that Chinese people use hand fans to blow up fires, dust furniture, cool food and tea, and shade their eyes from the sun among other practical uses.

Mrs Brooks Busy Worker and Grandmother in Austin

Mrs Frederick Brooks wife of the First Presbyterian Church USA pastor in Austin is active in church work and across organizations since 1939. She has chaired the Evelyn Wright women's association program and led Presbyterial Society efforts while guiding the Woman's Bible Class and stewardship plans. Her family includes sons F E Brooks Jr and Robert and seven grandchildren anticipated by year’s end. The new manse at 5207 Shoal Creek Boulevard features modern amenities and a garden.

Evelyn Wright Women’s Association Austin San Antonio Brooks Stephen Michael Austin Council of Churches Brookses F. E. Brooks Jr University of Texas Robert Houston Barbara Jean

Miss Demetra Stasny Weds Gilbert Shiller in Taylor Nuptials

Miss Demetra Stasny daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Stasny of Coupland and Gilbert William Shiller son of Mr and Mrs Will Shiller of Taylor were married August 7 at the Czech Moravian Brethren Church in Taylor The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev John Jo hansen of Temple The bride wore white satin with tiered hem and seed pearl halo veil A reception followed on the lawn of the bride’s parents house and the couple plan to live in Taylor where Mr Shiller farms.

Taylor Demetra Stasny Louis Stasny Coupland Gilbert William Will Shiller John Johansen Temple Waldine Pfluger Uger St. Mary’s the Manor High School Dollve Sefcik Leon Shiller Delmer Stasny Edwin Turek Shiller

Free Movies Slated At Public Library

A free 30 minute movie event is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Public Library auditorium. Parents and children are invited to attend three short films including Mexican Children Snookum Bears on A Rampage and Hawaii.

Public Library Hawaii

Miss Stovall Hosts East Visitor at Simple Luncheon

Miss Susan Mendle of Cambridge Massachusetts, visiting in the home of her aunt Mrs. Van C. Kelly, was honored at a luncheon hosted by Miss Mary Alice Stovall on 2513 McCallum Drive. The event featured marigold centerpieces and a guest list including Mrs. Kelly and several local residents. Miss Mendle will teach at Harvard Nursery School this fall.

Susan Mendle Cambridge Mass van C. Kelly Mary Alice Stovall McCallum Drive Mesdames Ven C. Kelly S. B. Kreager W. A. Stovall Frank Smith Florence Street Jane Ward Barbara Tinker Jerry Jarvis Frances Webb

Athletic Club Square Dance Set Saturday

A square dance for advanced dancers is scheduled Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Austin Athletic Club. If weather permits, dancers will meet outside on the tennis courts with Johnny Dieson and his fiddle band providing the music.

Austin Athletic Club Johnny Dieson

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